2005 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · SO55 BUW
2005 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04/11/2005. Recorded mileage 149,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1686cc
SO55 BUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 149,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SO55 BUW Mileage History
- 21/10/2022143,407 mi
- 20/10/2023149,839 mi+6,432 mi
- 20/10/2023149,839 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 BUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astravan (SO55 BUW) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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